Policymakers

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim champions Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. Nigeria has reached a historic milestone in public health and gender equality with the adoption …

Angela Gichaga strengthens Africa’s health systems by mobilising sustainable financing and empowering frontline community health workers. Across Africa, community health systems remain largely underfunded. Experts estimate a $2 …

Sara Aziz is protecting Egypt’s children by breaking the silence, preventing abuse, empowering families, and influencing policy. Child molestation is one of Egypt’s most silenced crises, yet its …

Shamsa Araweelo channels FGM trauma into global activism, survivor support, policy reform, and frontline professional training. Shamsa Araweelo, a Somali-British activist, was six years old when she underwent …

Mercy Odondo is building bold platforms where women confront injustice, reclaim power, and lead transformative change. Mercy Odondo is a Kenyan human rights defender whose work is reshaping …

Isata Mahoi is transforming gender policy, protecting children, and challenging harmful traditions in Sierra Leone. Dr. Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s current Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, is …

Uyanda Mbuli is advancing Deaf rights in South Africa through policy reform, advocacy, and corporate inclusion. Uyanda Sibiya, For nearly thirty years, Uyanda Mbuli, also known as Uyanda …

Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey becomes the first woman and second African to lead the Commonwealth of Nations. On April 1, 2025, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey officially became the …

Cina Lawson is driving Togo’s digital shift through policy, innovation, and expanded access. Since her appointment in 2010, Cina Lawson has served as Togo’s Minister of Digital Economy …

Sola Babatunde is building a structured, skills-driven fashion ecosystem in Nigeria by combining vocational training, local garment manufacturing, and national policy reform. When Sola Babatunde launched OSC Group …